Landscapes in Watercolor Workshop with Teri Sweeney July 22-25
Learn how to paint landscapes with artist Teri Sweeney during her four-day watercolor workshop at the Tahoe Art League studio July 22 through 25, 2010.
You’ll learn how to create a winning composition from photographs, study different techniques to successfully illustrate the various landscape elements, and transform it into a finished painting.
June Towill Brown to Unveil Gentle Giants July 24-25
For the past 15 years, June Towill Brown of Incline Village has created an eclectic repertoire of art to honor and preserve the character and beauty of Native American cultures, horse breeds and Shakespearean characters.
As an artist and educator, Brown continues to study the structures of humans and wild life to enrich the lives of others through the stories the sculptures tell. Brown will introduce a new equine art series on July 24th in South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Art League Photography Group Spreading its Wings
Local and regional photographers are invited to join the newly established photography group of the Tahoe Art League in South Lake Tahoe.
Besides having fun, you’ll hone your skills with award-winning photographers right in your own backyard. And, what better backdrop than Lake Tahoe?
Sphere of Influence Making a Difference
The Sphere of Influence is focused on bringing art to the street, while reminding others the affect their influence has on those around them.
An outreach project has been in the works for over a year, and is finally making its premier on select trash bins and traffic light control boxes in South Lake Tahoe.
Hand of Order sculpture at Ski Run Marina
Yes, that is the Statue of Liberty in the middle of South Lake Tahoe at Ski Run Marina.
Carson City artist, Matthew Welter, has brought his 30-foot “Hand of Order” wooden sculpture, a tribute to Lady Liberty, to South Lake Tahoe to mark our freedom.
Keep Tahoe Culture stickers Support the Arts
Between January and April 2010, $150 was raised through the sale of Keep Tahoe Culture stickers.
The collected proceeds were split evenly between the two local non-profit beneficiaries: Arts & Culture Council of Truckee Tahoe (ACCTT) and the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP).
Thank you everyone for your continued support of Lake Tahoe and Truckee Arts.♥ read more →
Bonsai Rock by Elizabeth Carmel selected as TAMC sticker #4
Lake Tahoe. Her breathtaking beauty nurtures our soul and creative spirit, fueling our passion for ingenuity and preservation.
Sunset, Bonsai Rock by Elizabeth Carmel has been selected as the TAMC collectible sticker #4 to honor this sanctuary and our interconnectedness with nature and one another.
“A Full Glass” at ArtSpace May 20-June 27
El Dorado Arts Council/ArtSpace presents “A Full Glass,” an art exhibit featuring paintings, photography, sculpture, and jewelry by El Dorado county artists inspired by May Sarton’s poem “A Glass of Water” will be held from May 20 through June 27, 2010 in Placerville.
Watercolorist Kate Aubrey at Tahoe Art League meeting June 9
Kate Aubrey has been a devoted watercolorist for the last 33 years and has recently expanded into multimedia works, including combinations of watercolor with gouache, pen and ink and/or pastels. Having lived in Colorado, Alaska and northern Nevada she especially enjoys working out in nature creating plein air landscape paintings.
Kate Aubrey will be the featured presenter at the Tahoe Art League June 9 meeting at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., from 7 to 9pm. It’s free too. read more →
Lake Tahoe Community College Student Art Show thru June 19
The culmination of a year’s work will adorn the hallways of Lake Tahoe Community College at the annual student art exhibit. The students involved come from a wide variety of backgrounds like Karl Schwiesow.
Rolinda Stotts Painting Demonstration at Marcus Ashley Gallery June 18-19
To introduce its popular summer series of featured artists, Colorado artist Rolinda Stotts will paint live at Marcus Ashley Gallery at the Village Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 19, from 1-5pm.
Rolinda will give a rare demonstration of her unique painting technique, Bella Rotta, which means “Beautiful Broken” in Italian.
Magnifico!
A Plastic Perspective by Roger Walker at Lake Tahoe Community College thru June 18
Wanting to explore a new dimension of image-making, local photographer Roger Walker grabbed a plastic camera and a plastic fisheye lens.
Roger’s photographic exhibition “A Plastic Perspective” will be on display April 10 through June 19 in the Foyer Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe.
“Fire” Photographic Essay by Peter Goin at LTCC Haldan ARt Gallery thru June 18
From the Mogollon Rim in northern Arizona to Death Valley caves, throughout the forests of the Sierra and in Black Rock country, from sagebrush valleys in Colorado to wildlife preserves in agricultural California, fire is an omnipresent element of life.
Fire, a photographic essay by Peter Goin, will be on display at the Haldan Art Gallery at the Lake Tahoe Community College through June 18, 2010.
St. Mary’s Art Center featured at TAL meeting May 12
During World War II, it was stripped for metal salvage and abandoned until 1964, when the pastor of a nearby church proposed that it be renovated into an art center, rather than torn down.
Linda Nazemian, Executive Director, will give a presentation about the historic St. Mary’s Art Center at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
“Bricolage” Exhibit Celebrates our Earth at ArtSpace thru May 2
El Dorado Arts Council presents “Bricolage” an exhibit of original art inspired by Earth Day at ArtSpace in Placerville through May 2.
Watercolor with Lady Jill “Fire Away” May 8 and May 22
Are you frustrated with that watercolor painting, but don’t want to give up on the masterpiece underneath?
You’re in luck. Plein Air artist Lady Jill Mueller will conduct watercolor workshops called “Fire Away” designed to fix those problem paintings on May 8 and May 22 at the Tahoe Art League Workshop Classroom at the Ski Run Center.
Tahoe Art League Mixed Media Workshop with Egon Klementi April 15-17
Photographer, painter and sculptor, Egon Klementi of South Lake Tahoe, will hold a 3-day mixed media workshop working with Metal Leafing on April 15-17 from 10am to 1pm at the Tahoe Art League Workshop Classroom at the Ski Run Center.
TAMC Collectible Sticker #4 Search. Entries Due May 15, 2010.
Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture (TAMC) is looking for an image for its annual collectible sticker #4.
To promote our local art community, each year TAMC produces a collectible sticker featuring artwork from a local artist that captures the essence of Lake Tahoe and represents our mountain culture.
Mackerel Sky by South Lake Tahoe artist Phyllis Shafer, shown here, was selected in 2009 as the third in the series of collectible stickers because of its lyrical interpretation of our communion with nature. read more →
Kahurangi Maori Dance April 30 MontBleu
The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand with their extraordinary vitality, passion, strength and athleticism has been thrilling audiences with their unique blend of Maori song, dance and heritage around the globe.
Kahurangi will be performing in the South Lake Tahoe schools April 26-30 as part of Tahoe Arts Project’s performing arts in the schools programs. A public performance will take place April 30 at MontBleu. read more →
Nevada Museum of Art CA+E offering Artists | Writers | Environments Grant
Teams of visual artists and writers who are U.S. citizens working on art + environment projects from July 2010 through August 2011 will be eligible to apply for the first Artists | Writers | Environments (A | W | E) Grant provided by the Nevada Museum of Art CA+E. Letters of interest must be received via e-mail on or before Friday, April 16, 2010.
Local Artists’ Call of the WILD show at ArtSpace March 13-April 2 in Placerville
El Dorado Arts Council/ArtSpace presents “Call of the Wild” a show of original art inspired by The Big Read: WILD in El Dorado County and by Jack London’s book The Call of the Wild. The exhibit includes depictions of the wildlife and rugged beauty of El Dorado County as well as themes from the American classic novel. Local artists from throughout the county are featured including novelist Todd Borg of South Lake Tahoe March 13 – April 2, 2010.
Art Lessons for Adults & Children with Shelley Hocknell Zentner
Hey kids and adults, now you can learn to draw and paint with local professional artist, Shelley Hocknell Zentner.
Brush up on your skills, refine your technique, or get some help with that masterpiece you’re stuck on with Shelley at her studio, out in the field, or at your favorite spot.
Impressionist Peter Darvas Painting Workshops at the TAL Art Center in March
The paintings of Endre Peter Darvas combine a wonderful versatility with brilliant expressiveness and flawless technical quality. His paintings deal with an ever changing variety of subjects depicted in a distinctive impressionistic style.
Darvas will hold two separate 4-day painting workshops in South Lake Tahoe at the Tahoe Art League (TAL) Art Center in March.
The oil acrylics workshop will be held Wednesday thru Saturday, March 17-20, from 9am to noon.
Yasmin Sayyed featured speaker at TAL meeting Feb 10
Yasmin Sayyed, local artist, poet, mother, grandmother and psyco-educational therapist, will speak at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. It’s free and the public is invited.
Yasmin was born in New York City, of Cape Verdean and Caribbean ancestry. She studied art, education, and psychology in New York, Rhode Island and California, earning advanced degrees.
Her presence in South Lake Tahoe has elevated the art scene and opened our eyes to our international community and interconnectedness. ♥ read more →
Dancing in the Field: An Exhibition of Paintings by Yasmin Sayyed Jan 9 – March 20, 2010
“There are notions of right living and wrong living, and then there is the field (the field of endless spiritual possibilities). Meet me in the field.” –Rumi
Soulful and intentional, Yasmin’s paintings will make you reconsider your life. They’ll make you feel life; make you long for life; a life well-lived; a life purpose-filled with dignity, truth and compassion.
Dancing in The Field: An Exhibition of Paintings by Yasmin Sayyed in Praise of African Spirits will show in the LTCC Foyer Gallery January 9 through March 20, 2010. Meet Yasmin at the Open Reception January 14 from 6pm to 8pm. read more →
Lake Tahoe Community College Art Dept Art Exhibit thru March 20
In addition to their duties at the Lake Tahoe Community College, many of the LTCC Art Department faculty and staff are practicing artists in their own right.
This exhibition highlights the LTCC Art Department’s talent by revealing the broad spectrum of media, techniques, and styles being explored.
“The Contemporary Figure: Drawings by Cal State Long Beach Art Dept. Faculty” at Haldan Art Gallery thru March 18
“The Contemporary Figure: Drawings by California State University, Long Beach Art Dept. Faculty” is now appearing at the Haldan Art Gallery at the Lake Tahoe Community College through March 18, 2010.
Tahoe Tallac Association Receives US Bank Grant
The Tahoe Tallac Association recently received a wonderful Christmas gift in the form of a grant from US Bank. The grant was part of US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Relations Program. The Community Relations program supports the activities of 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizations in US Bank’s 24-state banking region. The program awarded over $20 million in the past year. read more →
Bonita Paulis featured in Best of America Pastel Artists Vol II
Three paintings by South Shore landscape artist Bonita Paulis have been selected for The Best of America Pastel Artists Volume II published in December 2009 which features many well known pastel artists from across the country.
“Gigantic Beauty, Eucalyptus”, “Polished Water, Echo Lake”, and “Coral & Blue” by Paulis are featured in this coffee table art book. read more →
Craig Threshie Jewelry Designer at Pacific Crest Gallery Dec 12 and 19
Architect, artist and former Truckee Mayor Craig Threshie will showcase his handcrafted jewelry at South Lake Tahoe’s Pacific Crest Gallery, at the base of the Heavenly gondola on Saturdays, December 12 and December 19, from 1pm to 4pm.
2010 Valhalla Festival Membership Drive
Attention art and culture lovers!
The Valhalla Arts, Music and Theatre Festival has given us a place to be, and to enjoy the arts and our cultural heritage for over 30 years.
Now the Tahoe Tallac Association is offering a few more gifts for becoming a member. read more →
Sculptor Mischell Riley presents at TAL meeting Nov 11
Mischell Riley, master sculptor and “future TV Star”, will speak at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 11. It’s free and the public is invited.
Mischell will cover her work and teaching at the Nevada Museum of Art, budding television career, and discuss government grants ~ a topic of interest to all artists. She will also demonstrate the process of casting the three story bronze MGM Lion in Las Vegas.
Live Painting Performances by Reds Regan at Sierra-at-Tahoe
For the 2009-2010 season, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort has commissioned internationally recognized Lake Tahoe fine artist Reds Regan to do a series of original paintings inspired by skiing, snowboarding and Sierra Resort’s relaxed California vibe in his unique style “Primitive Contemporary.”
Happy Thanksgiving Tahoe!
In Tahoe and Truckee we have endless reasons to be grateful for a life well lived.
Healthy, hearty, rich lifestyles; abundant freedom; and crystal clear starlit skies and a mesmerizing deep blue lake that enrich the soul.
Here, Hyacinth Faery by South Lake Tahoe illustrator Kristen Schwartz captures the rapture of the season.
What are you grateful for?
Arts Expo Week Oct 9-17 in South Shore
South Shore’s leading art groups are taking Tahoe’s art and culture to a higher level.
Live performances, cultural programs, visual art, photography, wine tastings, art galleries, and artist receptions will be held over nine days to celebrate South Shore’s burgeoning art scene.
The 1st Annual Arts Expo Week takes place Friday, October 9, through Saturday, October 17.
“Desert Visions at Tahoe” & Images From Cuba @ LTCC
“Desert Visions at Tahoe: A Multi-media Exhibit” by Walter McNamara will be on display at the Haldan Art Gallery at the Lake Tahoe Community College October 1 through December 5.
Meet McNamara, a professor of art emeritus at University of Nevada Reno, at the Artist’s Reception on October 1 from 6pm to 8pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival Receives Federal Economic Stimulus Funding
Great news!
The Tahoe Tallac Association is a recipient of the Nevada Arts Council’s “Save Nevada Arts Projects” (SNAP) Grant to support the position of Festival Director for the 2009 Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival.
Chalk4Peace @ Bijou Elementary Sept 25
It teaches kids all around the world about peace, and encourages them to express themselves through art.
Organized by teacher Carrie Gault, the Chalk4Peace project will be held at Bijou Elementary School, September 25, from 1:00 – 2:45pm.
Distinguished Pastelist Margot Schulzke @ TAL Art Center Sept 9
Pastel Laureate Margot Schulzke will give a design and composition presentation on Wednesday, September 9th, at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting.
It’s free and the public is invited.
Wine & Art Tuesdays in South Shore
It’s the perfect pairing.
After a big day of hiking, boating, biking, golfing, gardening or work (someone has to…) taste wines from around the world while viewing world-class art like Beach Sunset from artist Bonita Paulis.
It’s all happening at the Ski Run Center on Tuesday evenings. read more →
Lake Mermaid by Kristen Schwartz
Forget Tahoe Tessie.
It’s Lake Mermaid.
Mackerel Sky by Phyllis Shafer selected as TAMC Sticker #3
“It gives us a sense of place.”
That’s how Phyllis Shafer describes her own private vision of her landscape paintings.
Shafer’s painting, “Mackerel Sky” has been selected as the TAMC collectible sticker #3 because of its lyrical representation of our communion with nature.
Plein Air Impressions of Lake Tahoe by Lois Loveless at Library thru November
Lois Loveless of South Lake Tahoe has been capturing the beauty of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada in watercolor and pastels since she moved to Tahoe in 1994. Lately pastels have been her choice of medium for her plein air impressions, like Sand Harbor shown here.
A selection of Lois’s paintings will be displayed at the South Lake Tahoe Library during the entire month of November. read more →
Encaustic Art by Suzanne Bell, August 12 at TAL Art Center
She describes herself as “an artist working as a painter, mosaic artist and art teacher.”
Meet Encaustic artist Suzanne Bell on Wednesday, August 12th at the Tahoe Art League monthly meeting. It’s free and the public is invited.
Citrus Jazz by Kit Night @ Tallac Historic Site thru July 31
It’s a refreshing twist in the Lake Tahoe art scene. Boisterous oil paintings of citrus and glassware with a blast of color and bold compositions that bring these objects to life in a new context to delight the viewer.
Kit Night, South Shore oil painter, and her award-winning paintings will be on display at the Tallac Historic Site in South Shore at the Artist in Residence Gallery (next to the Cultural Arts Store) through Friday, July 31, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tea with local Children’s Book Artist Kristen Schwartz June 20 at Gaia-Licious
Learn about her journey into children’s publishing and get inspired to follow your own dream.
Have a cup of tea and chat with Kristen Schwartz, local illustrator and owner of Faery Medicine, at Gaia-Licious on Saturday, June 20 from 10 am to noon.
Pastel Demonstration by Heidi Reeves June 10 at TAL Art Center
Pastel watercolorist Heidi Reeves will give the monthly presentation for the Tahoe Art League at their June 10th meeting.
Views: Landscape Paintings & Drawings at Haldan Art Gallery thru June 20
“Views: Landscape Paintings & Drawings” by Bay Area artist, Lori Hanson, will be on exhibit through June 20th at the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Haldan Art Gallery.
Arizona Odyssey at LTCC Art Gallery thru June 20
Through June 20th, the Lake Tahoe Community College’s Foyer Gallery will feature a solo exhibition of paintings and photographs titled, “Arizona Odyssey: Two Artists in the Desert” by artist, Linda Ruckdeschel.
The exhibition is open during regular campus hours.
Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival celebrates 30 Years
The 30th year of the Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival promises to be another huge hit featuring visual and performing artists throughout 2009.
